Volunteer Bus Driver

The Boroondara Volunteer Resource Centre is advertising this role on behalf of Nazareth Care Australia.

We are currently seeking expressions of interest from volunteers to support our Well- being & Lifestyle team at Camberwell.

The purpose of this volunteer role is to assist with the transportation of frail, elderly residents to a range of activities including, scenic drives, library or shopping, using the Nazareth Care car or automatic minibus. Your passion and enthusiasm will play a pivotal role in enhancing the social, mental and physical wellbeing of our wonderful residents. You can make all the difference to their day! How wonderful to be able to give back to those that once looked after us!

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with the wellbeing team and wider Camberwell residents and families.
• Engage with residents to enhance their social experience whilst taking them on a journey
• Ensure the minibus/car is parked in front of the House, ready for carers to transfer residents into the car/minibus, safely, using the wheelchair ramp, if required.
• Transporting residents by minibus, as a group, exploring Melbourne and surrounds, stopping off from time to time, as directed/ to get an ice cream at the drive through.
• Transporting individual residents by car, when pre-arranged and safe to do so, to run errands e.g. shopping
• Complying with environmental and WHS standards, and maintaining compliance
• Any other duties as required from time to time.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

• Good understanding of Melbourne location and layout to navigate residents safely to a designated destination.
• Knowledge and understanding of key local landmarks in the local area would be preferred, but not essential.
• Well-developed organizational and time management skills to ensure routes are well planned and residents return to the house in due time, safely, as agreed.
• Understanding of compliance with Health and Safety requirements

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• A desire to make a positive difference to someone’s life
• A passion to help and assist the elderly with a warm, friendly disposition.
• A reasonable level of fitness is an inherent requirement of this role.
• Ability to build and maintain effective team relationships at all levels within the organisation.
• Strong customer service focus with a “can do” attitude
• Demonstrated enthusiasm, commitment to the organisation’s ethos, energy and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Collaborative working style and willingness to contribute to the team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

STATUTORY OBLIGATIONS

• Clean Drivers License
• Flu Vaccination
• Current police check

Volunteering in aged care gives you some experience in a sector that is currently growing and where there are abundant job opportunities. Nazareth Care prides itself on fostering an inclusive culture that cultivates respect of individual differences, embracing diversity. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities and cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Nazareth Care is committed to the Catholic Safeguarding Standards and has a zero tolerance for any form of elder abuse. This is a great opportunity in a vibrant organization. We value: Love, Compassion, Respect, Justice, Patience and Hospitality. Please apply now via the link.